Hercules and the Captive Women
Watch TrailerKing Androcles of Thebes commands a ship in search of a threat to Greece, predicted by an atmospheric oracle. Hercules is part of the crew, but the strongman falls overboard in a thick fog. Washed ashore, he saves a young Ismene from Proteus, an evil, shape-shifting creature. Ismene takes Hercules to Atlantis, where he discovers that her mother, Queen Antinea, has captured Androcles. Hercules schemes to rescue him and thwart Antinea's dream of world conquest.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ercole alla conquista di Atlantide |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | Italy, France |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Director | Vittorio Cottafavi |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (34 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.
A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.
For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.
Director: Vittorio Cottafavi
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In company with popcorn. Loud, with a big screen — that's what it was made for.
🎭 Cast
Reg Park
Ercole
Fay Spain
Queen Antinea of Atlantis
Ettore Manni
Androclo, Re di Tebe
Luciano Marin
Illo
Laura Efrikian
Ismene, Antinea's Daughter
Mario Valdemarin
Gabor
Mimmo Palmara
Astor, il Gran Visir
Mino Doro
Oraclo
Salvatore Furnari
Timoteo, il nano
Luciana Angiolillo
Deianira, Hercules' Wife
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